Lessons From Oral Health: Using Philanthropy as a Caatalyst for Systems Change

By Katie Eyes, Stacy Warren March 3, 2020 Health Affairs

Revisions to the rules governing dental hygienists employed by, or under contract with, governmental public health entities in North Carolina, which passed on January 16, 2020, expand access to oral health care for underserved residents in the state. Oral health is a critical issue in North Carolina, with more than 2.4 million residents living in areas without enough dentists.